Cambodia Inaugurates China Funded National Road
Rukhshan Mir (@rukhshanmir) Published April 06, 2017 | 02:55 PM
PHNOM PENH, April 6 (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 06th Apr, 2017 ) : Cambodia on Thursday inaugurated a section of the China funded national road No. 6, part of an arterial pathway that plays a vital role for tourism and trade activity.
Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen and Chinese Ambassador Xiong Bo presided over the inauguration ceremony which was attended by government officials, local authorities, residents and students.
According to a report by Cambodian Transport Minister Sun Chanthol, the 40.5-km section of the national road stretches from the capital of Phnom Penh to Bateay district of Kampong Cham province.
He said 26 bridges had been built along the section that cost 70.2 million U.S. dollars, in which 68 million U.S. Dollars was a concessional loan from the Chinese government and the remaining amount was covered by the Cambodian government.
He added that the four-lane road was constructed by the Shanghai Construction Group in a period of four years.
Speaking at the ceremony, Hun Sen said the national road No. 6 plays a crucial role for tourism and trade activity since it connects Phnom Penh to the Angkor Wat Temple, a world heritage site, in Siem Reap province, and otherprovinces along the Cambodia-Thailand border.
"This is a huge achievement for Cambodia," he said. "This achievement was born from the fruitful strategic cooperation between Cambodia and China." The prime minister expressed his sincere and heartfelt thanks to the government and people of China for having provided a great amount of grant aid and concessional loans to Cambodia for socio-economic development.
Meanwhile, Ambassador Xiong said that China was very pleased to assist Cambodia in its efforts to boost economy and reduce poverty. He said many infrastructure development projects with Chinese support have been underway in Cambodia, especially under the framework of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative. APP/Xinhua/qzi/bmq/ � 13:10/14:45/14:45
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Bismah Maroof announces immediate retirement from international cricket
Malala expresses unwavering support for Gaza people
Selection committee dissolved over Pakistan women cricket team's poor performanc ..
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz in police uniform at Chung police center
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 25 April 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 25 April 2024
Mired in crisis, Boeing reports another loss
Session Awarding Ceremony 2024 held at Cadet College Muzaffarabad
Austrian ski great Hirscher to make comeback under Dutch flag
Pakistan, Japan agrees to convene 'Economic Policy Dialogue'
FM Dar conveys deepest sympathy on torrential rains devastation in UAE
Spain PM Sanchez says weighing resignation after wife's graft probe
More Stories From World
-
Sugar futures close lower
6 minutes ago -
China-donated relief supplies arrive in Papua New Guinea
6 minutes ago -
ChiNext Index closes lower Thursday
6 minutes ago -
BHP launches $38.8 billion takeover bid for rival Anglo American
16 minutes ago -
AstraZeneca profit up on strong sales of cancer drugs
16 minutes ago -
93 arrested at LA university pro-Palestinian protest for trespassing
16 minutes ago
-
Blades of Paris landmark Moulin Rouge windmill collapse
26 minutes ago -
As 'news deserts' spread, US journalism fights on
26 minutes ago -
Blades of Paris landmark Moulin Rouge windmill collapse
46 minutes ago -
Car giants vie for EV crown at Beijing's Auto China show
56 minutes ago -
Blades of Paris landmark Moulin Rouge windmill collapse
1 hour ago -
Advanced 5G base station launched in Mt. Qomolangma
1 hour ago